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Ahead of his upcoming tour, the griff had the opportunity to chat with country singer Aaron Pritchett over the phone about his supporting acts, performing in Edmonton, and his personal country music style. Becca Willson: You have lots of fans out here in Edmonton,...
USS (Ubiquitous Synergy Seeker) is currently on tour celebrating their band’s tenth anniversary as well as their new single, “Big Life.” The band played at The Ranch Roadhouse on Nov. 16 with The Elwins and Hotel Mira. Toronto’s very own Ashley Buchholz had a few...
Fairy tales and their mythical worlds are first introduced to us in childhood. They give our minds a place to wander and an opportunity for our imaginations to run wild. In our most formative years, these stories introduce us to arguably some of the most important...
According to a 2017 Ipsos report, women, millennials, and people with low incomes are the Canadians at the highest risk for mental health issues. The report states that while 41 per cent of Canadians are classified as being “high risk” for mental illness, these...
Akash Sherman is a name that might not ring a bell quite yet, but it’s one that will resound in years to come. At the ripe age of 23, the young director has accomplished more than most, and his steadfast love of the art of filmmaking has resulted in the production...
After more than two years of quiet anticipation since their last release, Tokyo Police Club makes a triumphant return with the release of TPC, a collection of 12 songs that confidently carve a new direction for the band by shedding expectations and returning...
There are plenty of things to do on the weekends or Friday nights, but dates and fun excursions don’t need to be confined to two evenings. For those who are looking to spend some time out and about on the weekdays, On the Rocks has great events that run...
Tegan and Sara will be on campus at MacEwan University on Oct. 26 as part of the SAMU Speaker Series. Vivek Shraya will act as moderator as Tegan and Sara talk about their personal experiences of finding identity, self-expression, and authenticity. Ahead of the...
Did you know that MacEwan University has one of the newest state-of-the-art recording studios in Canada? Not only that, but the studio’s head recording engineer, Paul Johnston, has been nominated for 10 Juno awards, five of which he has won for his sound...
This fall marks the opening of a very special public art installation in Edmonton. ÎNÎW River Lot 11∞ is a permanent, curated art exhibit that includes six original works from Canadian artists, and will be located in Queen Elizabeth II Park. ÎNÎW, pronounced...
True crime stories are often depicted as a form of entertainment rather than purely news stories. Netflix shows like Making a Murderer and I Am a Killer, or the plethora of true crime podcasts, all point to the allure criminal stories have. Although it seems as if...
What a time to be an artist in Edmonton. Not one, but two innovative building projects are currently in the works to provide large-scale, community-based, sustainable housing for artists. For both projects, easing the financial strain of residents has been given...
Chances are, if you own any form of social media you’ve come across a handful of horoscopes in your feed. Oddly specific, sometimes humorous, and most of the time partnered with a viral photo — horoscopes are popping up online more and more. The spiritual practice...
University student demographics are changing, and student populations are no longer made up primarily of recent high school graduates, says Irfan Chaudhry, director of the Office of Human Rights, Diversity, and Equity. With this changing demographic comes an...
Simply put, Scenic Route to Alaska is Edmonton’s band. They have worked tirelessly and fervently to make themselves a staple in the indie/folk music community and have deservedly garnered international success and recognition. With passion, love, and commitment,...
Ahead of his upcoming tour, the griff had the opportunity to chat with country singer Aaron Pritchett over the phone about his supporting acts, performing in Edmonton, and his personal country music style. Becca Willson: You have lots of fans out here in Edmonton,...
USS (Ubiquitous Synergy Seeker) is currently on tour celebrating their band’s tenth anniversary as well as their new single, “Big Life.” The band played at The Ranch Roadhouse on Nov. 16 with The Elwins and Hotel Mira. Toronto’s very own Ashley Buchholz had a few...
Fairy tales and their mythical worlds are first introduced to us in childhood. They give our minds a place to wander and an opportunity for our imaginations to run wild. In our most formative years, these stories introduce us to arguably some of the most important...
According to a 2017 Ipsos report, women, millennials, and people with low incomes are the Canadians at the highest risk for mental health issues. The report states that while 41 per cent of Canadians are classified as being “high risk” for mental illness, these...
Akash Sherman is a name that might not ring a bell quite yet, but it’s one that will resound in years to come. At the ripe age of 23, the young director has accomplished more than most, and his steadfast love of the art of filmmaking has resulted in the production...
After more than two years of quiet anticipation since their last release, Tokyo Police Club makes a triumphant return with the release of TPC, a collection of 12 songs that confidently carve a new direction for the band by shedding expectations and returning...
There are plenty of things to do on the weekends or Friday nights, but dates and fun excursions don’t need to be confined to two evenings. For those who are looking to spend some time out and about on the weekdays, On the Rocks has great events that run...
Tegan and Sara will be on campus at MacEwan University on Oct. 26 as part of the SAMU Speaker Series. Vivek Shraya will act as moderator as Tegan and Sara talk about their personal experiences of finding identity, self-expression, and authenticity. Ahead of the...
Did you know that MacEwan University has one of the newest state-of-the-art recording studios in Canada? Not only that, but the studio’s head recording engineer, Paul Johnston, has been nominated for 10 Juno awards, five of which he has won for his sound...
This fall marks the opening of a very special public art installation in Edmonton. ÎNÎW River Lot 11∞ is a permanent, curated art exhibit that includes six original works from Canadian artists, and will be located in Queen Elizabeth II Park. ÎNÎW, pronounced...
True crime stories are often depicted as a form of entertainment rather than purely news stories. Netflix shows like Making a Murderer and I Am a Killer, or the plethora of true crime podcasts, all point to the allure criminal stories have. Although it seems as if...
What a time to be an artist in Edmonton. Not one, but two innovative building projects are currently in the works to provide large-scale, community-based, sustainable housing for artists. For both projects, easing the financial strain of residents has been given...
Chances are, if you own any form of social media you’ve come across a handful of horoscopes in your feed. Oddly specific, sometimes humorous, and most of the time partnered with a viral photo — horoscopes are popping up online more and more. The spiritual practice...
University student demographics are changing, and student populations are no longer made up primarily of recent high school graduates, says Irfan Chaudhry, director of the Office of Human Rights, Diversity, and Equity. With this changing demographic comes an...
Simply put, Scenic Route to Alaska is Edmonton’s band. They have worked tirelessly and fervently to make themselves a staple in the indie/folk music community and have deservedly garnered international success and recognition. With passion, love, and commitment,...